PVC (Education)

UTS has a bold vision to be a leading university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. Our cutting-edge facilities support excellence in teaching and research, and embody our commitment to sustainability, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), the PVC (Education) leads strategic transformation across faculties and divisions to embed future-focused, digitally enabled learning and assessment; strengthen academic quality, governance, and regulatory compliance; advance student success, engagement, and lifelong learning pathways; and build institutional capability for emerging technologies and pedagogies

The University is pursuing an ambitious agenda that brings together digital-first curriculum design, assessment reform, GenAI integration, graduate employability and student-centred learning. At the same time, UTS is extending the reach of its online curriculum into global growth markets, creating new opportunities to broaden access and deliver lifelong learning at scale. This gives the role both immediate significance and long-term strategic horizon.

This senior role offers an unrivalled opportunity for an established academic leader to champion a culture of excellence. With a focus on developing and implementing strategies that enables the University’s commitment to outstanding and equitable student learning outcomes, the PVC will ensure that UTS’s academic offerings are learning-centred, future-focused, and strongly connected to real world practice.

With a passion for supporting student success, candidates will bring the credibility and capability to engage colleagues and stakeholders to implement our vision. You will also exhibit an appropriate record of education leadership and management experience commensurate with being part of a high performing leadership team. Outstanding communication skills and a data-led approach to decision making are essential, as is the ability to influence, inspire, think creatively and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment.